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House members read Constitution (UPI, 1/06/11)

House Speaker John Boehner intoned, "We the people," to begin the historic reading of the U.S. Constitution on the House floor Thursday.

The somber reading marked the first time the Constitution was read on a congressional floor, although it has been included in the congressional record.

Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., who spearheaded the effort, managed the reading from the well, alternately recognizing members of both parties.

A peculiarly American exercise.

Posted by Orrin Judd at January 6, 2011 5:56 PM